Biological Diversity Convention Invites Submissions on Sustainable Biofuels
August 29, 2008http://www.cbd.int/doc/notifications/2008/ntf-2008-100-biofuel-en.pdf
http://www.climate-l.org/2008/08/cbd-invites-sub.html
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The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has announced a call for “submissions for information on experiences on the development and application of tools relevant to the sustainable production and use of biofuels”. This includes relevant information (based on research and monitoring experiences) on the positive/negative impacts of biofuels production and use on biodiversity and related socioeconomic aspects. The Secretariat has plans to gather and compile the information, which will be made available through a “clearinghouse mechanism” of the CBD..
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